Spurs' Patty Mills speaks about being a role model, 1 day after hearing racial taunt from Cavs fan

Racial slurs shouted from the mouth of a Cleveland Cavaliers fan were loud, clear and aimed at Spur Patty Mills Sunday night, but his response trumped the negativity.

Racial slurs shouted from the mouth of a Cleveland Cavaliers fan were loud, clear and aimed at Spur Patty Mills Sunday night, but his response trumped the negativity.

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Racial slurs shouted from the mouth of a Cleveland Cavaliers fan were loud, clear and aimed at Spur Patty Mills Sunday night, but his response trumped the negativity.

Racial slurs shouted from the mouth of a Cleveland Cavaliers fan were loud, clear and aimed at Spur Patty Mills Sunday night, but his response trumped the negativity.

Spurs' Patty Mills speaks about being a role model, 1 day after hearing racial taunt from Cavs fan

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San Antonio Spur Patty Mills spoke on Monday about the importance of being a role model for minority youth, a day after he was subjected to racial taunts during a game.

Mills said he was proud to be an indigenous Australian and someone young indigenous Australians can look up to.

"But I've been over here now with the Spurs for seven seasons and for me to be in this community, I've also seen how important it is for me to be a role model for these kids, for black, Hispanic and minorities throughout this San Antonio community," he said. "That's something I can take a little pride in and something I enjoy doing."

Mills' comments came after racial slurs shouted by a Cleveland Cavaliers fan were picked up by mics, late in the 4th quarter, as Mills stepped up to shoot his free throws inside the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

"Hey, Jamaican dog. They want their bobsledder back," an unidentified fan yelled, followed by, "Hey Mills, Jamaica just called - they want their bobsledder back."

Mics picked up the comments, which could be heard on the telecast. Twitter user Zandra Ashley, or @thats_Z_Truth, Tweeted a clip to Mills.

Mills, who has received a "Person of the Year" award for promoting his Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island culture, responded to the Tweet Sunday night and thanked Zandra Ashley for sharing the video with him.

"I'm so sorry this happened, please don't let this one fan ruin your image of this city," Twitter user @CatchFrase29 said. "Maybe one day you can start draining threes in wine & gold. We'd be lucky to have you!"

Mills made both of his free throws and the Spurs defeated the Cavaliers 110-94.